Real-time Backup Utility
Overview
Real-time Backup Utility is a program developed by Sony. The most used version is 2.0.0.1113, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 12 files and is usually about 4.02 MB (4,212,182 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 94% of users of Real-time Backup Utility come from the United States, it is also popular in Singapore.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony Corporation\Real-time Backup Utility\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{47F538D9-35E5-42FD-B544-00F395773CD4}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.02 MB
Files installed by Real-time Backup Utility
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RBU_DiskAccessService.exe - Sony Real-time Backup Utility (Sony Real-time Backup Utility Helper)
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RBU_VssLib.dll - Volume Shadow Copy Service Library
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RBU.exe - Real-time Backup Utility
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RBU_IconChanger1.dll - Real-time Backup Utility Icon Overlay Extension
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RBU_IconChanger2.dll
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RBU_IconChanger3.dll
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RBU_Restore.exe
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RBU_UpdateLib.dll - Real-time Backup Utility Update Library
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RBU_Starter.exe - RBU Starter
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System.Windows.Forms.DataVisualization.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® .NET Framework
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- RBU_DiskAccessService.exe runs as a service named 'Sony Real-time Backup Utility Helper' (SonyRealtimeBackupUtilityHelper) "Real-time Backup Utility media will be checked. Real-time Backup Utility cannot be used unless this service is running.".
How do I remove Real-time Backup Utility?
You can uninstall Real-time Backup Utility from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Real-time Backup Utility, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Real-time Backup Utility.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 60%
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
60.00% |
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Windows 7 |
40.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.00% |
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Windows 10 Home |
30.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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Windows 8 |
10.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
10.00% |
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Geography
94.12% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
94.12% |
Singapore |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
44.44% |
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Acer |
22.22% |
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ASUS |
11.11% |
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Toshiba |
11.11% |
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Dell |
11.11% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite P75-A |
10.00% |
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Micro-Star MS-7597 |
10.00% |
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HP ProBook 4530s |
10.00% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
10.00% |
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HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC |
10.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard 23se-d394 |
10.00% |
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About Sony
Sony is a leading manufacturer of electronics products for the consumer markets and is the electronics business unit and the parent company of the Sony Group.
Publisher URL: www.sony.com